I bought a Singer hc this summer at a yardsale. I was the first one at the sale and they would not go down on the price. It is in brand new MINT condition!!!!! I looked up the number and it is a 1931 Singer 99. The condition is absolutely like it was purchased new, not a mark, scratch, the metal shines as new. I oiled it and it just purrs!!!!! It has a coffin top with a key to lock it with, and on the right hand side of the machine it has a covered slot for the tools with the original key to lock it. That said, I was more than happy to pay $75.00 for it!!!!!!!!!!!! I just saw one for sale on our craigs list for $250.00 and definately NOT in new condition.
Peggy